A principal correspondent, Aneesha Sareen Kumar is the bureau chief at Ludhiana. She covers district administration, politics and crime.
Articles by Aneesha Sareen
Sippy Sidhu murder case: Defence picks holes in key witness’ testimony
Points out proximity to victim’s family, five-year gap in getting sketch prepared, gaps in statements
Updated on Sep 07, 2024 08:46 AM IST
Aneesha Sareen Kumar, Chandigarh
Chandigarh: Man gets 20-year jail for 12-year-old stepdaughter’s rape
The court also imposed a fine of ₹75,000 on the man while convicting him under Sections 6 and 10 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO) and Section 506 (criminal intimidation) of the Indian Penal Code.
Updated on Sep 04, 2024 09:16 AM IST
Aneesha Sareen Kumar, Chandigarh
Major General gets AFT notice for non-appearance despite order
The Armed Forces Tribunal’s Chandigarh bench observed that despite directions to the officer to file an updated case status and be present in person, he had chosen to defy the order.
Updated on Sep 03, 2024 08:40 AM IST
Aneesha Sareen Kumar, Chandigarh
Chandigarh Police file first chargesheet under BNS
The chargesheet has been filed in a case of theft that was registered at the Industrial Area police station on July 21 under Section 317 of BNS
Updated on Aug 24, 2024 09:46 AM IST
Aneesha Sareen Kumar, Chandigarh
Chandigarh: Murder charges framed against man for setting girlfriend ablaze
The victim’s dying declaration against him has been attached to the chargesheet and is the clinching evidence against the accused
Updated on Aug 15, 2024 08:02 AM IST
Aneesha Sareen Kumar, Chandigarh
Technology has revolutionised judicial system, says CJI Chandrachud
He said that a quintessential example of tech augmenting transparency in our judicial system is the live streaming of cases and facility of hybrid hearings.
Updated on Aug 11, 2024 03:42 AM IST
Aneesha Sareen Kumar, Chandigarh
Punjab’s yarn export severely hit amid Bangladesh turmoil
Trucks stuck at India-Bangladesh border due to turmoil in Bangladesh cause crores in losses for Punjab yarn manufacturers, affecting exports and orders.
Updated on Aug 07, 2024 10:34 PM IST
Aneesha Sareen Kumar, Chandigarh
Houses in Chandigarh villages outside ‘lal dora’ to remain illegal: Centre
In reply to a question asked by MP Manish Tewari in the Parliament, MHA says lal dora cannot be extended in 22 villages as Chandigarh is strictly governed by the Master Plan-2031
Updated on Aug 07, 2024 09:50 AM IST
Aneesha Sareen Kumar, Chandigarh
Horror, mayhem unfold at Chandigarh court complex as retd AIG shoots son-in-law dead
Shot twice, the cop’s injured son-in-law writhed in pain for at least 10 minutes before help arrived, but could not survive
Updated on Aug 04, 2024 06:59 PM IST
Aneesha Sareen Kumar, Chandigarh
Murder exposes chinks in Chandigarh’s Sector 43 district court’s security
Chandigarh district court building sees a footfall of around 10,000 people daily including lawyers, court staff and litigants.
Updated on Aug 04, 2024 07:02 AM IST
Aneesha Sareen Kumar, Chandigarh
Cops say pre-planned murder after retd Punjab police AIG shoots dead son-in-law
Harprit was shot dead by his father-in-law, Malvinder Singh Sidhu, at a mediation centre in the district court complex in Sector 43 on Saturday.
Updated on Aug 04, 2024 04:51 AM IST
Aneesha Sareen Kumar, Chandigarh
Sippy Sidhu murder case: CBI court directs witnesses to ensure presence in next hearing
Amid advocates’ ongoing strike against the proposed draft of the Tenancy Act, the murder trial has been adjourned thrice in 11 days
Updated on Aug 03, 2024 09:44 AM IST
Aneesha Sareen Kumar, Chandigarh
Allow share-wise sale of property in heritage sectors, Tewari writes to Chandigarh administrator
Share-wise sale of property in Chandigarh’s heritage sectors was a burning topic during the Lok Sabha elections held in June this year with the candidates of both Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) -- Manish Tewari and Sanjay Tandon respectively -- promising to rescind the same if voted to power
Updated on Jul 30, 2024 09:36 AM IST
Aneesha Sareen Kumar, Chandigarh
Charges framed against former Haryana minister in harassment case
The court of additional chief judicial magistrate Rahul Garg also dismissed the discharge application filed by Singh, the complainant’s counsel Deepanshu Bansal said
Updated on Jul 30, 2024 03:00 AM IST
Aneesha Sareen Kumar, Chandigarh
6 days after teen’s electrocution death, FIR registered against Chandigarh power dept officials
Deputy commissioner Vinay Partap Singh had ordered a magisterial probe into the incident and also suspended two Chandigarh power department officials -- executive engineer Rohit Kumar Sekhri and sub-divisional engineer Madan Kumar
Updated on Jul 25, 2024 09:26 AM IST
Aneesha Sareen Kumar, Chandigarh
Chandigarh: Woman gets life term for gagging son to death
The convict, Roopa Verma, was also charged with murdering her six-month-old daughter a month prior to killing her son but those charges could not be proved in court
Updated on Jul 20, 2024 09:22 AM IST
Aneesha Sareen Kumar, Chandigarh
Gym in Chandigarh fined after man suffers injury due to overexertion
The State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission directed the manager and trainer of Raw House Fitness, Sector 17, Chandigarh, to pay ₹32,000 compensation to the complainant for ignoring his health concerns during the training session
Updated on Jul 19, 2024 08:48 AM IST
Aneesha Sareen Kumar, Chandigarh
Tewari bats for using old Chandigarh airport as second terminal
Chandigarh member of Parliament Manish Tewari has written to the Union aviation ministry to take cognisance of the matter, terming the old airport as gross wastage of public money
Updated on Jul 07, 2024 05:04 AM IST
Aneesha Sareen Kumar, Chandigarh
Battle won, but long road ahead for INDIA bloc allies in Chandigarh
With the changing political scenario, both the Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party will fight for space and it will be a challenge to strike a balance in Chandigarh, say political observers
Published on Jun 05, 2024 06:08 PM IST
Aneesha Sareen Kumar, Chandigarh
Astute strategy, teamwork, AAP factor: How Manish Tewari stumped BJP in Chandigarh
Even though four-time MP from Chandigarh Pawan Kumar Bansal stayed away from campaigning for Tewari and minor factions were visible in the local unit initially, the Congress team, led by city president HS Lucky, fanned out a strategy to cover all sectors of city with focus on colonies and villages, where AAP has a strong presence
Published on Jun 05, 2024 06:06 PM IST
Aneesha Sareen Kumar, Chandigarh
In Chandigarh, Manish Tewari wins a cliffhanger
Congress’Manish Tewari polled 2,16,657 votes against Sanjay Tandon’s 2,14,153 votes in a nail-biting finish where his lead swung up and down through the counting process
Published on Jun 05, 2024 05:54 PM IST
In Chandigarh, Tewari vs Tandon duel on last day of campaign
The Congress and BJP nominees from Chandigarh Lok Sabha seat engaged in fiery verbal sparring at press conferences, while claiming certain victory
Published on May 31, 2024 05:25 AM IST
Kirron Kher ditched people of Chandigarh twice: Kejriwal
Taking out the roadshow through the narrow lanes of Bapu Dham Colony, Kejriwal made a loud appeal to the public to vote for Tewari; “We have to defeat the BJP. You all voted twice for Kirron Kher. What did you get? This time Tewari should win,” he said
Updated on May 30, 2024 08:48 AM IST
Aneesha Sareen Kumar, Chandigarh
Free water, power, no new taxes: Congress takes alliance partner AAP’s cue in Chandigarh manifesto
“Need-based changes and alterations in CHB flats will be regularised on ‘the Delhi pattern’,” the Congress manifesto reads, while also promising conversion of all categories of leasehold properties to freehold across the city
Updated on May 20, 2024 08:46 AM IST
Aneesha Sareen Kumar, Chandigarh
Filing of nominations comes to a close: Sanjay Tandon is richest, Manish Tewari has four cars, a revolver
Manish Tewari, with assets worth ₹29.68 crore, including that of his spouse, comes a distant second in terms of net worth.
Updated on May 15, 2024 09:04 AM IST
In Chandigarh, Congress candidate Manish Tewari hopes to make janmabhumi his karmabhumi
Having represented Ludhiana (2009) and Anandpur Sahib (2019) in the Lok Sabha, the former Union minister is not new to the campaign but this election is special as Chandigarh is his birthplace from where he began his political career with NSUI four decades ago
Updated on May 09, 2024 09:12 AM IST
State of parties: Do or die for Congress, prestige battle for BJP in Chandigarh
A two-way battle is underway in Chandigarh, where countering Sanjay Tandon’s BJP campaign for the June 1 Lok Sabha election is proving to be a tall order for Congress-AAP candidate Manish Tewari given his rival’s local connect. But both have to contend with bickering in their respective camps.
Published on Apr 24, 2024 02:24 PM IST
Chandigarh: High command steps in to mollify Bansal
AICC Chandigarh in-charge Rajeev Shukla visited four-time MP Pawan Kumar Bansal at his residence in Sector 28, where he coaxed him to actively participate in party candidate Manish Tewari’s Lok Sabha poll campaign
Updated on Apr 19, 2024 08:42 AM IST
Aneesha Sareen Kumar, Chandigarh
Four Chandigarh cops booked for helping sexual harassment accused
CBI lodges two FIRs against retired SP, three serving police personnel for helping a former executive director of a company
Updated on Apr 19, 2024 11:03 AM IST
Aneesha Sareen Kumar, Chandigarh
Chandigarh Congress leadership goes in damage control mode
Congress’ Chandigarh candidate Manish Tewari tries to placate party cadres who are gunning for removal of city chief HS Lucky over alleged disrespect to four-time MP Pawan Bansal
Updated on Apr 17, 2024 09:12 AM IST
Aneesha Sareen Kumar, Chandigarh